How you can help powerful owls

Become a volunteer and record sightings using BirdLife Australia’s Birdata app.

Protect old trees, particularly those with hollows.

Plant native vegetation in your backyard and local reserves.

Don’t use rat poison; owls may take a sick rat.

Don’t let dogs or cats out at night because they may kill owl prey species.

Protect and value habitat in your area.

Avoid car strikes by driving more slowly at night near creeks.

Make windows more conspicuous to reduce collisions (see AG 148).